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Apr 28 2026CELEBRITIES

Bowie’s 1976 border trouble and the music world’s pushback against hate

In 1976, David Bowie got pulled into a bizarre border drama while riding a train near Russia and Poland. Authorities stopped him, searched his belongings, and found items linked to Nazi symbols. He was held briefly and let go without extra trouble, but the moment quickly became part of his wild 1970

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Vaccine Talk: How Online Chatter Shapes COVID-19 Shot Decisions in Texas

In Tarrant County, Texas, the way people talk about COVID-19 vaccines online says a lot about who’s getting the shot—and who’s holding back. New research dug into Facebook posts in English and Spanish over time to see what fears or questions pop up most. Early findings show safety worries and side-e

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Apr 22 2026CELEBRITIES

Staying Off Screen: How One Star Chose Real Life Over TV Drama

Back in the late '90s, a young face named Jennie Garth became a familiar name after landing a leading role in a popular teen drama. The show caught on fast, turning her into a recognizable star almost overnight. By the early 2000s, reality TV was everywhere, packed with shock, confrontation, and ove

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Asian Hate and Mental Health: A New Look

A study used data from a large national survey and FBI records to see how hate against Asian people during the COVID‑19 pandemic affected adults’ anxiety and depression. The researchers followed 6, 552 people for more than a year, looking at how changes in the number of hate incidents each month rel

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Apr 15 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Taxes: What Happens If You Guess Wrong?

A big change this year is the new IRS form 1099-DA. For the first time, brokers have to tell both you and the government how much you earned from crypto trades. It's like what happens with stocks, but with a big difference: they don't have to tell the IRS what you paid for your crypto. That means yo

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

New Tax Rules Push Nonprofits to Think Ahead

Nonprofits are facing fresh challenges as a big tax package rolled out in 2025 adds new rules that touch everything from donor gifts to university endowments. The law does not change when the yearly Form 990 must be sent to the IRS, but it introduces new tax rules that finance teams need to study

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Why the 49ers’ New Signings Could Be a Gamble Worth Taking

The San Francisco 49ers have been hailed for making smart moves in free agency, but not everyone is convinced. One NFL executive suggested their strategy of signing older, injury-prone players might backfire. The criticism targets two key additions: Mike Evans, a veteran wide receiver scheduled to t

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Apr 01 2026HEALTH

Hospital Care in 19th‑Century Amsterdam: Who Survived and Why

In the mid‑1800s, Amsterdam’s Binnengasthuis hospital was a place where people could seek help or, sometimes, face their final days. Researchers looked closely at patient records from 1856 to 1896 to understand who was admitted and how many survived. The study found that death rates were not as h

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Mar 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mindhunter: A Fresh Take on Crime Drama

The show turns the usual detective formula upside down. Instead of a polished team solving cases, it follows two agents in the 1970s who are still learning about criminal minds. Their mistakes feel real, and the stakes are high because psychology was a new field back then. Rather than show flashy

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Mar 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Future‑Proof Wi‑Fi: The Real Game Changer

The newest wave of wireless tech is called Wi‑Fi 9, and its makers want it to do more than just deliver raw speed. The focus is on steady, dependable connections that let phones, laptops and even VR gear work together smoothly. At a recent tech forum, the company explained that Wi‑Fi 9 will aim f

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